$100,000 - $125,000 a year

Mechanical Designer

Irvine, CA - On-site Full-time

Role Overview

The Mechanical Designer will collaborate closely with the Mechanical Engineering team to define and develop aircraft mechanical components. Responsibilities include creating detailed CAD models, producing accurate 2D drawings, and preparing supporting documentation. Proficiency in SolidWorks and strong knowledge of 2D drafting standards and practices are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Using CAD and actual aircraft, package electrical, avionics, propulsion, and mechanical subsystems into assigned airframe volumes.
• Generate, release, and revise detailed CAD models, engineering drawings as directed.
• Generate, release and revise documents supporting manufacturing, such as Work Instructions, Acceptance Test Procedure, and Bill of Materials.
• Support fabrication, assembly, ground testing, and flight testing with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Travel: Less than 5%

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma
• 5+ years of experience modeling, creating assemblies and 2D drawings using Solid works and Solid works PDM system.
• 3+ years' experience generating engineering documentation (Acceptance Test Procedures, Work Instructions, BOMs, etc).
• Hands-on experience integrating components across mechanical, electrical, and/or networking domains.
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to clearly document designs, analyses, and engineering changes.

Preferred

• Experience with composite or lightweight metallic aircraft structures.
• UAV or military aircraft experience.

Working Conditions

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as general office environment or warehouse, to field testing environments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work in a standard office environment, using computer and other office equipment.
• Capability to travel to field sites, including manufacturing facilities, test sites, or operational environments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally for handling technical equipment or documentation.

Work Authorization Requirement
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Our benefits are Ondas Sentinel'ed for your overall health and financial wellness. Ondas Sentinel offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by Ondas Sentinel. Ondas Sentinel provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, Ondas Sentinel offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.